Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 The Message (MSG)
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
Proverbs 15:1 King James Version (KJV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New Century Version (NCV)
A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
Proverbs 15:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New International Version (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. [Prov 25:15]
Proverbs 15:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
